Nation Definition
nation
noun
- a politically organized body of people under a single government; "the state has elected a new president"; "African nations"; "students who had come to the nation's capitol"; "the country's largest manufacturer"; "an industrialized land"
- the people who live in a nation or country; "a statement that sums up the nation's mood"; "the news was announced to the nation"; "the whole country worshipped him"
- United States prohibitionist who raided saloons and destroyed bottles of liquor with a hatchet (1846-1911)
- a federation of tribes (especially Native American tribes); "the Shawnee nation"
"Nation" in song lyrics
See how nation is used in real songs:
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"Television, the drug of a nation"
1200 Techniques — Eye of the Storm -
"Spitting proclamations 'cross the nation"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Wise — Lock N Load -
"Heckle a nation"
2Mex — Obey
Words that rhyme with nation
Usage tips for "nation"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "nation" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for nation to find words that pair well.